A Data-Driven Approach to Spatial Modeling
2025-11-20
Spatial Autocorrelation: Ecological data points close together are usually more similar than distant points
Warning:
Ignoring spatial autocorrelation leads to…
What type of spatial data do you have?
Each data type has specialized methods, assumptions, and computational considerations.
Data types:
Mixed Data Types
Many ecological studies combine multiple data types! We’ll discuss integration approaches at the end.
Measurements at specific geographic coordinates
Definition: Observations collected at specific locations, representing a continuous spatial process.
Ecological Examples:
Key characteristic: Locations are fixed by design, not random.
Typical scenario:
Common Questions